State of My Head

Shinedown

About State of My Head

"State of My Head" is a song by American rock band Shinedown. It was released on October 9, 2015 as the second single from the band's fifth studio album, Threat to Survival. The song reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, their tenth single to do so.


Year:
2015
3:25
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#3

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That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head
That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head

It’s been a long bumpy ride sittin’ back in the saddle
It’s time to get down, dirty up our knees in the battle
Come on, round up the boys, gonna make the walls rattle

Oh, our flag is tattered
And our bones are shattered
But it doesn’t matter
‘Cause we’re movin’ forward

Round ‘em up, round ‘em up, let’s go
Round ‘em up, let’s go

Oh, my eyes are seein’ red
Double vision from the blood we’ve shed
The only way I’m leavin’ is dead
That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head

They don’t know, where we’ve been
We got that concrete street skin
The only way I’m leavin’ is dead
That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head

That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head

We’ve been shot up, beat up by the fallin’ of the arrows (arrows, arrows, arrows)
Yeah, I’m full of deep cuts right down to the marrow
But there’s no doubt we’ll get out from the bottom of the barrel

Oh, our flag is tattered
And my bones are shattered
But it doesn’t matter
‘Cause we’re movin’ forward

Round ‘em up, round ‘em up, let’s go
Round ‘em up, let’s go

Oh, my eyes are seein’ red
Double vision from the blood we’ve shed
The only way I’m leavin’ is dead
That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head

They don’t know, where we’ve been
We got that concrete street skin
The only way I’m leavin’ is dead
That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head

That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head
That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head

Can you hear me now, can you hear me now
I’m comin’ back for more
Do you feel me now, do you feel me now
I’m breakin’ down your door

I’m not speakin’ under my breath
‘Cause the harder you push, the rougher I get
‘Cause I’m not shakin’, when the earth starts quakin’
Got my own foundation with no hesitation and the

Oh, my eyes are seein’ red
Double vision from the blood we’ve shed
The only way I’m leavin’ is dead
That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head

They don’t know, where we’ve been
We got that concrete street skin
The only way I’m leavin’ is dead
That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head

The only way I’m leavin’ is dead
That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head
The only way I’m leavin’ is dead
That’s the state of my, state of my, state of my head

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Shinedown

Shinedown is an American hard rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith (vocals), Brad Stewart (bass), Jasin Todd (guitar), and Barry Kerch (drums). A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original members, with guitarist Zach Myers and bassist and pianist Eric Bass. Since Shinedown's inception, they have released four albums – Leave a Whisper (2003), Us and Them (2005), The Sound of Madness (2008), and Amaryllis (2012) – and a total of 15 singles. They have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: BRENT SMITH, JAYSON DEZUZIO, PETER NAPPI, ETHAN THOMPSON, CARLO CHRISTIAN COLASACCO

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company

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15 facts about this song

Song Category
"State of My Head" is categorized under the rock genre, demonstrating its complexities and versatile tone scales.
Band Formation
The song is by Shinedown, an American rock band founded by Brent Smith in 2001 along with Brad Stewart, Jasin Todd, and Barry Kerch.
Album Classification
"State of My Head" is part of the band's fifth studio album named "Threat to Survival," released in 2015.
Chart Ranking
The song ranked No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart in 2016.
Song Duration
The track has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 25 seconds, a standard length for most rock music compositions.
Musical Style
The song displays a combination of alternative rock and pop, highlighting Shinedown's versatility and ability to mix genres seamlessly.
Song Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "State of My Head" delve into themes of resilience, survival, and personal strength, often characteristic of Shinedown's music.
Song Writing
The track was co-written by Brent Smith and the band's bassist Eric Bass.
Critical Reception
It was praised by critics for its catchy chorus and dynamic instrumentals. It marked a significant evolution in Shinedown's sound, incorporating more pop-friendly aspects into their hard rock roots.
Music Video Release
The music video for "State of My Head" was released on November 16, 2015, and was directed by Darren Doane.
Inspirational Element
The band members have stated in interviews that "State of My Head" was inspired by their personal struggles and experiences on the road, making it a highly personal song for them.
Collaboration Element
The song saw Shinedown collaborate with musical engineer and mixer Bill Stevenson.
Hidden Concept
"State of My Head" also builds upon the album's concept of how pitfalls and threats in life shape one's survival instincts.
International Popularity
Despite being an American band, the song has proved popular worldwide, with significant airplay in countries such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Live Performances
"State of My Head" is a favourite during Shinedown's live performances, often being used as an encore piece because of its energetic and impactful nature.

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